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The Lincoln County Sheriff's Department is investigating the burglary of a volunteer fire department.

"Thieves ransacked the station and left with over $10,000 of fire fighting equipment and caused damage to the building and fire apparatus," the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department said in a press release.

The theft was discovered Sept. 19 at the Glencoe Volunteer Fire Station, located at mile marker 276 on U.S. 70.

Items stolen include a set of bolt cutters, a medical trauma bag, a rescue saw, a Honda PPV Fire Fan, a 200 piece Craftsman tool set, a crow bar and a Honda Generator.

"Crimestoppers will offer a reward for information leading to the arrest of the people responsible for this burglary," Ruidoso Police Detective and Crimestoppers of Lincoln County Coordinator Art Nelson said Friday morning.

Anyone with information about this crime and who wishes to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers at 575-257-4545 or, if you do not wish to remain anonymous you can call the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at 575-648-2381.